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Just one data point, but I had my headliner out last summer for a re-cover and checked all the drains, wires, etc. up there, and ran some RCA cables to the back cubbies on either side for stereo upgrades and was surprised to find that the drain attach points and tubes looked factory fresh, after 21 years. I thought about zip tying them for added security but decided against it as I didn’t want to break any possibly brittle plastic, or otherwise rock a 20 year old boat.
I checked the security of each where they attach to the nipples from the sun roof pan and left it at that. I will say that several of the tubes were stretched surprisingly tight at the connection, like they were just slightly too short. One could fail tomorrow, as these things tend to, but I was happy at how pristine they looked. The headliner pan and attach point were a mess of broken clips and attach points though. It had not aged well. The shop I used to recover it did a good job of re-securing it somehow.
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Current Original owner 2002 E53 X5 4.4i to 4.6i swap 2025 G06 X5 50e Former 1972 Audi Fox 1986 Saab 900S 1996 BMW Z3 1998 BMW E36 M3 Sedan 2004 BMW E46 M3 2006 Audi A3 Quatro 1993 Mopar 318 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 V6 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
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Probably the most common cause is clogged roof drain. |
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I installed my aftermarket amps in the left pocket of the trunk, and every time it rains, I have loud crackling instead of music, so I disconnect them to prevent shorts.
I redid my headliner a couple years ago, and all 4 drains from the sunroof are good. I just ordered this trimmer line to run through all drains, but I think the water is getting in through the tail lights. I don't think my tail lights even have gaskets at all. Not sure if oem gaskets are good or if I can just use some closed foam from soundproofing to cut then out myself, or maybe just use rtv to seal them. What's the best way to prevent leaks from tail lights? |
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